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Sep 11, 2024
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ASTR 11240 - Observational Astronomy Credits: 4
This course is a survey of current methods in observational astronomy. Topics include, but are not limited to, celestial coordinates, celestial navigation, the magnitude system, modern telescopes, CCD cameras, astronomical data, imaging software, solar observing, and planetarium operation. This course will familiarize students with the operation of a 0.4-meter telescope. Nighttime observational projects and oral presentations are part of the course.
Prerequisite Courses: ASTR 11230 with a minimum grade of D- and (MATH 01130 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 01140 with a minimum grade of D-) Course Attributes: CAT, GNED, LAB, SLAB, SM, UGRD
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